For the first time ever in 2020, Arizona voters were given Sharpie permanent markers to mark their ballots at Arizona polls this year.
Voting Selfie articles on Democracy Chronicles
Although the Voting Selfie is a seemingly an innocuous practice, a very interesting and modern discussion on election law has been ignited by this issue. The legality of voting selfies touches on issues of privacy, free speech, voter intimidation, and more. In some states you can still technically face punishment for taking a vote selfie, although prosecutions are rare. Some argue that the real threat of voting selfies is to the secret ballot: a fundamental tenet of democracy. In theory, if someone wanted to strongarm others into voting for a certain candidate, they could demand photos as proof from their victims. Also see our articles on the Founding Fathers, Election History and our section on American democracy.
Michigan Lifts Ban On Ballot Photos But Not Selfies
Secretary of State Benson has settled a 2016 lawsuit challenging a ban on so-called ballot selfies. The ban has been around since 1891.
Michigan Ballot Selfie Legalization Clears Hurdle
Taking “ballot selfies” would be legal in future Michigan elections under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee.
Oklahoma Legislature Votes to Make Ballot Selfies Legal
The real threat of voting selfies is to the secret ballot: a fundamental tenet of American democracy
Voting booth selfies are a crime in NJ, should that change?
Bill would mean New Jerseyans will no longer be technically breaking the law if they share their “ballot selfies” online
Voting Selfie Defense
The biggest argument in favor for banning these selfies is that it can lead to vote buying. That might be true, but to an extent that we should outlaw them? Don’t think so, bub.
Colorado Repeals Ballot Selfie Law
Colorado did the right thing by decriminalizing the celebration of people wanting to share that they participated democracy, which is one of the most patriotic civic duties a citizen can participate in.
Dogs at Polling Stations Selfies. It’s a Thing Now
Over the past few election cycles, the hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become something in the UK
Colorado Voting Selfie Laws and Election Fraud
The real threat of Colorado voting selfies is to the secret ballot: a fundamental tenet of democracy
16 States Have Made the Voting Selfie Illegal
Series of prohibitions on any photos of filled out ballots is keeping the voting selfie illegal in many places